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| Oct, 6 | Puppet forum and films | The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry sponsors a puppet forum and films at 7:30 p.m. at the University of Connecticut Student Union on the Storrs campus. Features “Handmade Puppet Dreams, Volume III,” a collection of adventurous avant-garde puppetry. Free admission, public welcome. Information: 486-0339.
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| Oct, 7 | Blood drive | A blood drive takes place from 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. at Eastern Connecticut State University in Willimantic. Appointment: (800) GIVE-LIFE or www.bloodct.org.
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| Oct, 7 | Blood pressure screenings | VNA East sponsors blood pressure screenings from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Russell Mercier Senior Center in Hebron. Information: 456-7288.
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| Oct, 7 | Willimantic Lions Club | The Willimantic Lions Club meets at 6:45 p.m. in the Leon Desrosier Room of the Windham Community Memorial Hospital, 112 Mansfield Ave., Willimantic.
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| Oct, 7 | CPR/AED adult review | The Charter Oak Chapter of the American Red Cross sponsors its adult CPR and AED course from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Chronicle, One Chronicle Road, Willimantic. Review before the test for those who need to recertify. Price: $45. Reservations or information: (877) 243-5727, ext. 4324 or www.charteroak.redcross.org.
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| Oct, 7 | Beading workshop | The Saxton B. Little Free Library, 319 Route 87, Columbia, sponsors a beading workshop at 6:45 p.m. Led by Sue Landers. Make a piece of jewelry. Material fee: $10. Registration required by calling 228-0350.
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| Oct, 7 | Frog Leap planning meeting | A Frog Leap organizing meeting takes place at 7 p.m. at the Swift Waters Artisan Collaborative, 750 Main St., Willimantic. Use the rear entrance. Volunteers, artists, entertainers and organizations welcome to help out. Information: 315-3376.
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| Oct, 8 | Insulin class | The Windham Community Memorial Hospital, 112 Mansfield Ave., Willimantic, sponsors an insulin class from 9 to 10 a.m. Must have referral from your physician. Information and registration: 456-6805.
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| Oct, 8 | Blood pressure screenings | VNA East sponsors blood pressure screenings from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Chaplin Senior Center in Chaplin. Information: 456-7288.
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| Oct, 8 | Interfaith Sewing and Service | The Interfaith Sewing and Service Group meets from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 199 Valley St., Willimantic. New members welcome. Bring bag lunch. Projects: fair crafts, children’s bibs and quilt, paint shirts for Head Start, red flag blankets for Windham Community Memorial Hospital. Information: 423-6827 or 228-9658.
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